Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Job Summary

The Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) and/or Family Medicine OB/GYN Physician provides internal medical care and hospital on-call services at Advent Health. The Physician provides comprehensive Obstetric services including preventive and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as well as OB/GYN consultation services to True Health patients. The duties of the Physician position include, but are not limited to providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers, students, Residents and Fellows as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

Primary Functions

• Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
• Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
• Maintain patient records
• Adhere to proper charting protocols
• Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
• Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
• Inoculate and vaccinate as required
• Perform minor surgery as necessary
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
  
  

Other Functions

• Be familiar with True Health's programs, philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws / regulations.
• Adhere to disease management protocols and key clinical pathways; use them to improve clinical performance.
• Participate in collaborative and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management.
• Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete all required daily tasks on time. (Payroll timekeeping, encounter tickets, hospital encounters, evaluations, progress notes, etc.).
• Understand the requirements of True Health's Exposure Control Plan and assure compliance of play by support staff assigned to assist you.
• Personally utilize Universal Precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at True Health, in coordination with referral coordinators and nurses according to True Health policy.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring OB/GYN services as requested by the Chief Medical Officer and represent True Health in the community.
• Participate in internal clinical committees.
• Advise and assist ARNP and PA-C mid-level providers as needed in accordance with approved protocols and procedures.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
• Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of OB/GYN, and/ or Regional Medical Director.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc), sign off, and follow up when indicated.
• Maintain neat patient records with timely dictation of SOAP notes and current Chronic Problem and Medication lists.
• encounter tickets that correspond to care given and is documented in progress notes.
• Report as needed to Chief Medical Officer, Director of Ob/Gyn, and/or Regional Medical Director any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or True Health liability.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
• Perform counseling on birth control and placement of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) (i.e. IUDs, Nexplanon), possibly perform in office procedures like endometrial biopsy, Nonstress Test (NST), portable ultrasound, and colposcopy.
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Chief Medical Officer or CEO.
• Family Medicine Ob/Gyn Physician has the ability to practice Family Medicine services as allowed by schedule
• Report incidences to the Department of Risk and Compliance
• Completion and reporting of incidents on the intranet
• Report incidents of violence and aggression to Departments of Risk and Compliance and Human Resources
• Report incidents of suspected child/elderly abuse and human trafficking to the proper agencies and the Department of Risk and Compliance.
• Represent True Health in the community and at community events.
• Rotate to other True Health centers as needed to provide coverage.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Education And Experience

• Completed a Family Medicine- OB/GYN fellowship or an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program
• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and /or Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Florida Medical License in good standing
• Florida DEA License
• Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital if designated by True Health
• BLS Certification
• Computer Literacy
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
  
  

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

• Reports to the Director of OB/GYN
• Reports to Ob/Gyn Manager for administration, paid time off (PTO), and timecard